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Tagged: President Obama

Marijuana Legalization
5:49 pm
Fri December 14, 2012

President's Pot Comments Leave More Questions Than Answers

Credit The White House
President Barack Obama during an interview at the White House.
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By Austin Jenkins

President Obama’s first comments about marijuana legalization in Washington and Colorado leave more questions than answers. The President tells ABC News that federal agents have “bigger fish to fry” than recreational pot users.

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Referendum 74
4:55 pm
Thu October 25, 2012

Obama Urges 'Yes' on Wash. Referendum 74

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President Obama has formally shown his support for Referendum 74.
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By Liz Jones

President Obama is formally throwing his support to Referendum 74, which asks Washington voters to decide on same-sex marriage.

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Protestors Greet President
4:19 pm
Tue July 24, 2012

Obama's Portland Visit Met By Protestors

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President Obama's visit to Portland was met by several groups of protestors.
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By Kristian Foden-Vencil

President Barack Obama is in Portland this afternoon. He arrived late this morning and met with members of the Oregon National Guard.

The president also made a stop at The Gateway Breakfast House in Northeast Portland, where he greeted diners and sat at a table with three Oregon veterans.

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